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Newspaper
Alton Spectator
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1837
Page
5
The Charleston Courier on May 6 lauds General Jesup for his conduct during a siege. It notes his leadership, discretion, and decisive actions, calling for Florida residents to thank him for his service.
The article discusses cotton markets and price drops due to news from France and New York, noting reduced interior supply and ongoing shipments. It critiques government policy on credit and post notes, warns of banking system collapse, and cites financial theories and opinions from various papers as the nation debates currency and debt remedies.
A Baltimore addressed deputations from New York and the city to the President and the Treasury seek relief from a deep national distress. The editorial notes officials show indifference, with no inquiry or action on the petitions, and the author suggests the Treasury blocked the recommendations.
The passage describes tensions over a Navy pension fund, criticizing Mr. Biddle for failing to pay principal or interest. It notes delays since the Treasury and Commissioner have not moved funds, with Biddle promising to pay nothing until September and accusing him of withholding the money.
An alleged Washington order to enforce collection of unpaid bonds at the New York custom house is denied. The Globe notes no such order exists and that customs officers follow acts of Congress, despite threats from rivals.
A New Orleans letterclaimed the government ordered 118 pets to halt specie payments in case of war, a claim denied by an official who says no such order was issued. The piece accuses opposition presses of spreading bank fakehoods to mislead the public and distort history.
The article accuses Benton of denouncing banks to push a state bank with five million capital, borrowing from the Treasury for public deposits and land speculation, while denying Whig libel about Treasury secrets and Colonel Brown.
A Whig correspondent in New York cites a Treasury order directing deposit banks to transfer revenues to Washington, condemning ruling party outrages. The excerpt references Mr Biddle and Mr Woodbury and discusses restoring confidence in commerce and the harsh effects of policy.
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